Submissions
Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.- The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
- The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
- Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
- The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
- The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
Articles
Section default policyPrivacy Statement
La Ricerca is committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal information of our authors, reviewers, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, protect, and share information gathered through our publishing activities, website, and related services.
Collection of Information
La Ricerca collects personal information necessary for the submission, peer review, and publication processes. This includes, but is not limited to, names, affiliations, email addresses, and areas of expertise. Information may also be collected through direct communications, website interactions, and participation in conferences or other events associated with La Ricerca.
Use of Information
The information collected by La Ricerca is used solely for the purposes of facilitating the publication process, communicating with you regarding your submission or other relevant matters, improving our services, and informing you of events or publications that may be of interest. We may also use this information for internal analysis to better understand the needs of our community.
Protection of Information
La Ricerca implements appropriate physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to personal information is restricted to La Ricerca staff, editorial board members, and reviewers who need the information to perform their duties and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
Sharing of Information
La Ricerca does not sell, rent, or otherwise share personal information with third parties without explicit consent, except as required by law or in the following circumstances:
- Sharing with service providers who assist in our operations and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Disclosing to comply with legal requirements, enforce our policies, or protect our rights, property, or safety.
Retention of Information
La Ricerca retains personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Information that is no longer needed is securely destroyed or anonymized.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by La Ricerca. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the provided contact details. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.
Changes to This Privacy Statement
La Ricerca may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated statement on our website or through other communication channels.
Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Statement or our handling of personal information, please contact us the Editor at kiven_olivar@umindanao.edu.ph or call (082) 297-7024. Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information.
